Chesapeake Economic Development Launches Free Mobile App

Chesapeake Economic Development Launches Free Mobile App

Chesapeake – Today The Chesapeake Economic Development Department officially launched its ChesVA Biz app which is available with download on the Economic Development website (www.chesapeakeva.biz) and through the iTunes or Google Play stores.

App users are instantly granted access to the location of Chesapeake’s available properties and urgent business news. In addition, the Business Directory and Business Resources features provide immediate access to the departments, agencies and web links that answer the pressing needs of the business communities. Those features alone make the app an invaluable time-saver and resource in the lives of on-the-go professionals.

As the economy regains momentum people are constantly looking for more reasonable and efficient ways to tackle complex, data intensive business challenges. In an attempt to drive and support commerce, this free mobile app, developed by the Chesapeake-based company Web Teks, is a resource to support the critical needs of any business person in one easy-to-use package.

“This new mobile app provides a wealth of important information that will aid the decision making process of businesses,” said Steven C. Wright, Director of Economic Development. “This tool compliments the business attraction and retention efforts of the department.”

The “push notification” service will also allow a smart device to periodically receive brief business updates that may offer a competitive advantage. Ultimately, the app turns a smart device into a data-rich personal assistant, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Users can download this new mobile app on a smart device by connecting to iTunes or visiting the Google Play store. Enter Chesapeake Virginia Economic Development or ChesVA Biz in the search area to locate this free product.